Warsaw to Budapest (WAW–BUD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
WAW–BUD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. LOT Polish Airlines and Wizz Air lead the route. The flight covers 336 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO LOT Polish Airlines Also: B6, MS, SK, TP | 30 | E75, E90, E95 | 1h15-1h20 | – | Star Alliance | B6, MS, SK, TP |
| W6 Wizz Air | 14 | 32Q | 1h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Budapest from Warsaw
| Metric | WAW→BUD | WMI→BUD | KTW→BUD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from WAW | – | 24 mi | 142 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 79 | 3 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 20m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
WAW: CEST · BUD: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Warsaw, it's 6:00 PM in Budapest.
Polish passport holders enter Hungary freely as EU and Schengen zone citizens. No visa, no time limit, no border control. Bring your Polish passport or national ID card. Both countries are in the Schengen area, so flights, trains, and buses involve no immigration checks. Poland and Hungary share a strong cultural friendship, making travel between them especially smooth.
For stays beyond 3 months, register at the local regional directorate of the National Directorate-General for Aliens Policing within 93 days of arrival. You need proof of accommodation, employment or study, and health insurance. The registration certificate is free for EU citizens. EU citizens can work in Hungary without a permit.
Direct flights from Warsaw to Budapest run about 1 hour 30 minutes on LOT and Wizz Air. Ryanair serves Krakow to Budapest. Trains run from Warsaw and Krakow to Budapest (10 to 11 hours from Warsaw, 6 to 7 hours from Krakow via Bratislava). FlixBus covers Warsaw to Budapest in about 10 hours from PLN 80. Hungary uses the Hungarian forint (HUF), trading at roughly 92 HUF per PLN 1 or 390 HUF per EUR 1. Card payments are standard in Budapest, less so in smaller towns. No mandatory vaccinations. Budapest thermal baths: Szechenyi day pass costs HUF 6,200 to HUF 11,000 (PLN 67 to PLN 120). A single metro/tram/bus ticket costs HUF 450 (about PLN 5).
SKM (Szybka Kolej Miejska) commuter rail Line S2/S3 connects Warsaw Central (Warszawa Centralna) to WAW in 25 minutes (PLN 4.40 within Zone 1, or PLN 7.00 including Zone 2). Trains depart roughly every 15–30 minutes. The platform is directly below the terminal; no bus transfer needed.Bus lines 175, 188, and N32 (night) serve the city center for PLN 4.40. Taxis cost PLN 40–60 from the center (20–30 min). Uber and Bolt (dominant ride-share in Poland) run PLN 30–50. Parking from PLN 30/day in the remote car park.
WAW–BUD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from WAW to BUD
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) are connected by nonstop service from LOT Polish Airlines and Wizz Air. With 79 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
WAW to BUD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from WAW to BUD is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 336 miles (541 km). There are approximately 79 weekly flights outbound and 79 return, totaling 158 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vienna, Munich and Copernicus Wrocław. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki (WMI), Katowice (KTW) and Balice (KRK).